Student and Alumni Career Symposium

Wednesday, April 17

Coral Gables Campus

The Toppel Career Center and University of Miami Alumni Association is hosting its annual Student & Alumni Career Symposium. This one-day conference will provide UM students and alumni with invaluable educational career development experiences and networking opportunities with successful UM alumni, local recruiters, and UM Staff and Faculty. The career symposium will be held at the Newman Alumni Center from 10:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Please click here for more information and to register.

Alumni Weekend and Homecoming 2013Committee Recruitment

How many times have you asked yourself, “I wonder what … is doing today?” and wanted to go back and relive your college experience. Would you like an opportunity to get back together with good friends, former study buddies, and fellow student organization members to reminisce about all the fun you had at UM? Well this is your opportunity to do that and more!

This year we are excited to celebrate the following milestone class reunions, the Class of 1963 – 50th Reunion, Class of 1988 – 25th Reunion, and Class of 2003 – 10th Reunion. Alumni Weekend and Homecoming is a success in large part because of the dedicated volunteers who take the time to assist us with recruitment and planning for reunion celebrations. We would love to have you become an active volunteer on a reunion committee.

Regardless of your graduation year, involvement background or career path, there is a great need for volunteers for Alumni Weekend and Homecoming 2013. The Office of Alumni Relations will work with you to find a role that suits your interests and availability.

Career Webinar

Wednesday, April 3

Personal Brand! Sherri Thomas, career coach and author of 5 Steps to a Powerful Personal Brand, shares the important things you need to do to develop a personable and memorable brand. Sherri learned a great deal about brand during her career working as a community relations director for NBC and producing over 250 commercials. Her passion and interest is to help people stand out from a crowded job market. Click here to register.

Urban Farmer Will Allen to Present 'Growing the Good Food Revolution'

Thursday, March 28

Coral Gables

The University of Miami Office of Civic and Community Engagement presents an evening lecture featuring UM alumnus and honorary Doctor of Humane Letters, Will Allen.

Will Allen is an urban farmer who is transforming the cultivation, production, and delivery of healthy foods to under-served, urban populations. After a brief career in professional basketball and a number of years in corporate marketing at Procter & Gamble, Will returned to his roots as a farmer, using his retirement package to purchase a plot of inner-city land with greenhouses, where he established and functions as the CEO of the country's preeminent urban farm and nonprofit organization Growing Power. At Growing Power and in community food projects across the nation and around the world, Allen promotes the belief that all people, regardless of their economic circumstances, should have access to fresh, safe, affordable, and nutritious foods at all times. In 2008, Will was named a John D. and Katherine T. MacArthur Foundation Fellow, a "genius grant," only the second farmer ever to be so honored. In May 2012, he published the book, The Good Food Revolution:Growing Healthy Food, People, and Communities (Gotham Books).

This event is free and open to the public. Co-sponsored by University of Miami's Office of the President, Office of Civic and Community Engagement, Abess Center for Ecosystem Science and Policy, and the Miami-Dade County Office of Sustainability.

Right whales of the North Atlantic Ocean are the rarest of the great whales, clinging to existence on the very brink of extinction, threatened by entanglement in fishing gear and the insidious effects of climate change. The whales’ story, along with efforts by scientists and conservationists to save them, speaks to the issues of biodiversity, protection of the oceans, and the conflict between conservation and economic imperatives. In this illustrated presentation, Dr. Mayo will discuss the status of the right whales, their checkered history, and the work of his aerial and vessel survey teams to understand and protect them. Included in this discussion are the results of Dr. Mayo’s studies that have been used to change the way we manage the open ocean habitats of the Gulf of Maine where a remnant population of right whales still lives.

This lecture will take place on Wednesday, April 3, 2013 at the Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science Campus auditorium at 6:00pm. Following the lecture there will be hors d’oeuvres and wine reception. This event is free and open to the public; however seating is limited.

Upcoming Films at the University of Miami

March 29GRANNY’S FUNERAL — Granny is dead. Berthe is no more. Armand’s grandmother had sort of slipped his mind... Armand runs a pharmacy in the Paris suburbs with his wife, Helene. In a medicine cabinet he hides his magical equipment - he’s secretly preparing
a show for the daughter... of his lover, Alix. And Granny? Should she be buriedor burned? Who was Berthe? Granny's Funeral screens Friday, March 29 at 8:45 p.m.

March 29 - 31 WAR WITCH — A 2013 Academy Award Nominee for Best Foreign Language Film! Montreal-based filmmaker Kim Nguyen paints a poignant and harrowing portrait of Komona, a 14-year-old girl, who has been kidnapped from her African village by rebels to become a child soldier. She escapes from the camp with an older albino soldier and experiences for the very first time the joys of a peaceful and loving life, but a fresh tragedy will force her to confront and fight the ghosts haunting her mind. War Witch is a poignant and impossible love story filled with magic, picturesque images, and even light moments like the powerful visit to an albino camp or the chasing of a white rooster.
“The sensitively imagined story of a child soldier in Africa makes War Witch a genre benchmark and a breakout work for writer-director Kim Nguyen,” says Deborah Young, critic for the Hollywood Reporter. War Witch screens Friday, March 29 at 7 p.m., Saturday, March 30 at 2 p.m., 4 p.m. and 8 p.m. and Sunday, March 30 at 3 p.m. and 6:45 p.m.

March 30 JOURNAL DE FRANCE —
Traveling alone, internationally-acclaimed photographer and filmmaker Raymond Depardon spent six years capturing his home country. The journey returned Depardon to important places from his past as a reporter – Chad, Venice, Cannes – and to a wealth of previously unseen footage from his archive - an interview with Jean-Bedel Bokassa, film of Jean-Luc Godard, extraordinary glimpses of private and public life. Journal de France offers a unique portrait of a country and its landscapes, an overview of a truly remarkable career and a fascinating resume of the development of the photographic art over the past half-century. Journal de France screens Saturday, March 30 at 6 p.m.

March 31 AUGUSTINE —
In Paris, in the winter of 1885, Professor Charcot is studying a mysterious illness: hysteria. Augustine, 19 years old, becomes his favorite guinea pig and the star of his demonstrations of hypnosis. The object of his studies will soon become the object of his desire.
Augustine screens Sunday, March 31 at 4:45 p.m.

General admission is $9. Admission is $7 for seniors, University of Miami alumni, faculty, non-UM students and staff. Free for UM students. To purchase tickets online or for more information, visit www.cosfordcinema.com or call 305-284-4861.

UM Hall of Fame to Induct 2001 National Champs !

Thursday, April 11

The 45th Annual UM Sports Hall of Fame Induction Banquet, honoring the finest student-athletes who have worn the Orange, Green and White, will be held on Thursday, April 11 at Jungle Island ! 2001 National Champion quarterback Ken Dorsey, center Brett Romberg and coach Don Soldinger, baseball All American Jay Tessmer and 50's slugger Ed Contreras, All American diver Bryan Gilloolly and National Champion golf coach Norm Parsons comprise the Class of 2013 !

Tickets are $100 per person. For more information on tickets, program ads and sponsorships, contact the Hall of Fame at 305-284-2775, or go to UMSportsHallofFame.com.

The UM Sports Hall of Fame is located next to the Hecht Athletic Center on campus and houses memorabilia and artifacts from over 85 years of Hurricanes athletics. It is open free to the public weekdays, noon to 5 p.m.

JURORS NEEDED FOR LAW STUDENTS' FINAL TRIALS

Friday, April 19

Coral Gables Campus

The Litigation Skills Program invites you to participate as a juror for the end of semester final trials. These trials involve law students along with local judges and attorneys and will be held on Friday, April 19, 2013, at the University of Miami School of Law.

The trials will run simultaneously from 8:30 a.m. to approximately 2 p.m. Breakfast and lunch will be provided. The participation of jurors adds a real-life element to the trials and gives the students an extra incentive to do well. To register or for more information, contact the Litigation Skills Office via email at litskill@law.miami.edu or at 305-284-3301.

SAVE THE DATE!
6th ANNUAL CHICAGO COACHES DINNER

Thursday, May 23

Chicago

Don't miss this unique opportunity to meet Coach Golden, Hurricane Greats, including Michael Irvin, B.B.A. '88, Greg Olsen, A.B. '87, Ted Hendricks, '72, and other coaches and 'Cane legends in an intimate setting! Please join us for the sixth annual Chicago Coaches Dinner on Thursday, May 23, 2013 at the Westin Chicago River North Hotel.

More details will be announced shortly, but be sure to mark your calendars now! For additional information please contact Paul Linden, M.S.E.D. '05, via email at pl@parthur.com; or contact the Office of Alumni Relations at 1-866-862-5867, or by email at alumni@miami.edu.

Meet the author: Navigating David: A Treatise on Leadership and the Nation

Wednesday, March 27

Coral Gables

It is generally accepted that Humanity has limits especially in the face of seemingly intractable difficulties. In this treatise, King David is chosen and examined as the authentic exemplar of the faithful political life because of his faith in God and the Nation. A nation may suffer because the leadership has erred or is corrupt. A nation may also suffer because the people are an erring people. In both instances, the leadership bears a responsibility to correct what is wrong. And that can only be done by wisdom.

The author, Lawrence Abraham is an educator and teaches International Relations, US foreign Policy and Sociology. Abraham has a PhD from the University of Miami and has been a consultant for the government and various private companies. Abraham is an expert in Conflict Resolution. His interests include political philosophy and political theology as well as Religious and Ethnic conflicts. Abraham is the founder of the Abraham Peace Foundation. The Foundation is actively involved in knowledge construction for Peace and Development.

This event will take place at the University of Miami bookstore on the second floor from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m.

Hurricane Club SW Florida Golf Tournament

Saturday, April 6

Naples

A day after the 'Canes play their second spring scrimmage, the Hurricane Club will open its 2013 #BuildingChampions Spring Tour with the Southwest Florida Golf Classic and Luncheon on Saturday, April 6 at Treviso Bay Golf Course in Naples. Sponsorships are still available. Call the Hurricane Club at 305-284-6699 to register or complete the tournament brochure form by clicking 'register' below and fax to 305-284-3838.

Saturday, April 20

Coral Gables Campus

Jill Waibel, a board certified dermatologist specializing in cutaneous laser surgery and general and cosmetic dermatology, is the guest speaker at a special Lunch ‘n Learn program at the Herbert Wellness Center on Saturday, April 20, from 1 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Dr. Waibel is the medical director and owner of the Miami Dermatology and Laser Institute in South Miami. Dr. Waibel also serves as a clinical voluntary assistant professor at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine.

In addition to lunch provided by LaRoche Posay and Skinseuticals, participants will receive a complimentary gift bag. The deadline to RSVP is April 17 and registration is limited to the first 40 participants. To register or for additional information, please e-mail Jennifer Schneider at jschneider@medicalcaresystems.com.

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Recreation

The People's Palette, a portable painting party!
Painting Fun for People Big & Small. We'll come to you for a few hours of painting fun and you'll
select and create your own painting on canvas! The People's Palette is great for:
Adult or child birthday parties, Girl's Night In, Date Night, Team building for businesses, home school groups, Special events, Paint & Sip (BYOB) and more!
All painting sessions taught by a State of Florida certified art educator with over 16 years of experience teaching people from ages 3 to 99!
Call 305.725.8323 now. Mention this ad and receive a 10% discount
if you are a University of Miami alum!

150+ VHS format movies including Sleepless in Seattle, Titanic, My Fair Lady, Dr. Zhivago, Schindler's List, Evita & several more current movies. Good condition with covers. Can purchase the entire collection or just single movies. Too many to keep. Call 305-610-5897.

Rentals

Available now! Top floor unit with lake view in Kendall, FL for rent
1/1 in the Hammocks. Unit located on second floor (top floor) with brand new carpet throughout, washer/dryer in unit, private/screened balcony (overlooking park/water), two walk-in closets, pre-wired for alarm, and large master bedroom. Community amenities include gym, gated entry, club house, pool, and trails.
Rent is $1,125 a month, no pets. Contact Ed at 305-431-8119.

Computers

Wanted

Alumni 55+: Your skills and expertise can make a vital difference for our community by using your professional experience to benefit local nonprofits and govt agencies. Engage in ongoing or time-limited opportunities and earn an hourly stipend. ReServe Miami will match your expertise with roles needed. Attend a "First Impressions" information session to learn more about the program and placements of ReServe Miami, an innovative nonprofit organization dedicated to strengthen Miami-Dade through service. Register for it on the website www.reserveinc.org/Miami.

Wanted: Hard-working, ambitious individuals to learn my business and help clients reach their financial goals. Start part-time with the opportunity to open your own office & expand anywhere in the U.S. Call Emmanuel Rivera at 786-236-2953.

Donna Arbide, M.B.A. '95
Associate Vice President of Alumni Relations and the Annual Fund And Executive Director, University of Miami Alumni Association

Sergio Gonzalez
SR. Vice President of University Advancement and External Affairs

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